NAICS 624230 Quarterly Industry Report
Emergency and Other Relief Services
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 624230Sector: Health Care and Social Assistance (62)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Emergency and Other Relief Services (NAICS 624230) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[6], Federal Emergency Management Agency[8], Bureau of Labor Statistics[9], and SBA size standards database[7]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, disaster response analysts, and emergency management industry participants with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the emergency and other relief services industry.
NAICS Sector
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
Industry Definition & Overview
Emergency and Other Relief Services (NAICS 624230) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counseling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts per the U.S. Census Bureau[5]. This classification covers disaster relief organizations responding to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural and man-made catastrophes, as well as international humanitarian relief operations.
Roughly 318 organizations employ approximately 25,000 workers per Census Bureau[6] economic survey data, though the industry mobilizes hundreds of thousands of trained volunteers during major disaster events. American Red Cross operates as the nation's premier disaster relief organization, responding to emergencies every 8 minutes through 24/7 Disaster Action Teams deployed from over 250 local chapters. International Medical Corps, Direct Relief, and World Vision maintain additional large-scale international and domestic disaster response operations. National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) coordinates dozens of member agencies that jointly respond to declared disasters alongside FEMA per federal emergency management protocols.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], the size standard is $41.5 million in average annual receipts. FEMA coordinates federal disaster response under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, with voluntary organizations receiving mission assignments and reimbursement for specific disaster relief activities per FEMA[8] operational guidelines. Federal disaster relief contracts require SAM registration and pre-approved contracting vehicles. State emergency management agencies maintain their own volunteer organization coordination structures parallel to the federal system. Charitable solicitation regulations at the state level govern disaster relief fundraising, with state attorneys general monitoring compliance during major disaster events.
What's Included in This Industry
- Disaster response and emergency relief operations
- Mass shelter activation and evacuee care management
- Emergency food and water distribution during disasters
- Disaster case management and recovery planning
- Emergency clothing and household supply distribution
- Medical relief and first aid during emergency events
- International humanitarian relief and resettlement
- Volunteer management and disaster response training
- Community disaster preparedness and mitigation programs
- Long-term disaster recovery coordination and rebuilding
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Health Care and Social Assistance | 62 |
| Subsector | Social Assistance | 624 |
| Industry Group | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 6242 |
| NAICS Industry | Emergency and Other Relief Services | 62423 |
| National Industry | Emergency and Other Relief Services | 624230 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 624221 | Temporary Shelters | Temporary Shelters operate ongoing emergency housing programs that disaster relief organizations in this classification activate and expand during major events, with existing homeless shelter infrastructure serving as the operational base for mass shelter operations during hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophic incidents |
| 624210 | Community Food Services | Community Food Services maintain food bank warehouses and distribution networks that disaster feeding operations draw upon during emergency events, with pre-positioned food inventory and volunteer meal preparation capacity supporting mass feeding through established community food infrastructure |
| 624229 | Other Community Housing Services | Other Community Housing Services deliver long-term home repair and housing rehabilitation that follows the immediate emergency response provided by disaster relief organizations, with post-disaster recovery transitioning from emergency shelter and temporary housing to permanent home reconstruction and community rebuilding |
| 624190 | Other Individual and Family Services | Other Individual and Family Services provide crisis counseling, case management, and social service coordination that complements disaster relief operations, with family welfare agencies delivering mental health support and resource referral during the long-term recovery phase following initial emergency response activities |
| 922190 | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities include emergency management and civil defense government agencies that coordinate with voluntary disaster relief organizations, with local and state emergency management offices directing disaster response operations alongside the nonprofit relief organizations in this classification |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers process disaster-related claims that intersect with relief services, with property and casualty insurance payouts funding the home repair and replacement activities that follow emergency relief operations in affected communities |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10.8% | 141 |
| 2 | California | 10.1% | 131 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 5.2% | 68 |
| 4 | New York | 4.8% | 62 |
| 5 | Florida | 4.7% | 61 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 4.5% | 58 |
| 7 | Virginia | 4.1% | 53 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4.0% | 52 |
| 9 | Georgia | 3.1% | 41 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 2.8% | 37 |
% Of Establishments
0%
11%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
48
Total SBA Loans
$11.5M
Total Loan Volume
$240K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
11.29%
Average Interest Rate
240
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], Emergency and Other Relief Services (NAICS 624230) has a size standard of $41.5 million in average annual receipts for federal contracting purposes. SBA lending programs[10] support facility acquisition, equipment investment, and operational capacity for qualifying emergency relief organizations. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[11] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[12] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 24 | $5.1M | $213K |
| 2 | Banesco USA | 8 | $4.0M | $500K |
| 3 | BayFirst National Bank | 8 | $2.0M | $250K |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 8 | $400K | $50K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for disaster relief organizations?
NAICS 624230 covers emergency and other relief services providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, and counseling to disaster and conflict victims per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
What is the SBA size standard for emergency relief services?
The SBA size standard[7] is $41.5 million in average annual receipts, determining eligibility for federal small business contracting programs and SBA lending products.
How does the Red Cross respond to disasters?
American Red Cross responds to emergencies every 8 minutes through 24/7 Disaster Action Teams deployed from over 250 local chapters per organizational reporting data, providing mass shelter, food distribution, health services, and disaster case management during events of all sizes.
What is NVOAD?
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster coordinates dozens of member agencies that jointly respond to declared disasters alongside FEMA[8] per federal emergency management protocols, with members including Red Cross, Salvation Army, and faith-based disaster response organizations.
How does FEMA coordinate with relief organizations?
FEMA[8] coordinates federal disaster response under the Robert T. Stafford Act, with voluntary organizations receiving mission assignments and reimbursement for specific relief activities including mass shelter, feeding, and disaster case management during presidentially declared disasters.
How large is the emergency relief industry?
Roughly 318 organizations employ approximately 25,000 workers per Census Bureau[6] economic survey data, though the industry mobilizes hundreds of thousands of trained volunteers during major disaster events through established activation and deployment systems.
What contracting requirements apply to disaster relief?
Federal disaster relief contracts require SAM registration and pre-approved contracting vehicles per FEMA[8] procurement guidance, with organizations needing to demonstrate response readiness, trained personnel, and logistical capacity beyond basic NAICS code classification.
What fundraising regulations apply during disasters?
State charitable solicitation regulations govern disaster relief fundraising per state attorney general enforcement authority, with heightened compliance monitoring during major disaster events to protect donors from fraudulent appeals and ensure contributions reach legitimate relief operations.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [7]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [8]FEMA fema.gov
- [9]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [10]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
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